Tomorrow With Joshua Topolsky

It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the DEATH STAR, an armored space station with enough power to destroy an entire planet. Pursued by the Empire’s sinister agents, Princess Leia races home aboard her starship, custodian of the stolen plans that can save her people and restore freedom to the galaxy... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Currently working on a couple of small titles like Chewbacca, Deadpool, and the Uncanny Avengers, writer Gerry Duggan gives Josh a front row view into the inner workings of the comic book world. Besides the highly charged conversation over Doomsday, spoilers, and how movie making and comics do (or don't) intersect, the two go deep on a wide range of topics. You'll learn about what it's like to write for P. Diddy at an awards show, how wandering the streets of LA can land you a dream job, and what Gerry and Josh think of the upcoming presidential election (SPOILER ALERT BERNIE SANDERS BECOMES SUPER GOD OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE). We've done a lot of these, and we can promise you that this is one of the best. Do. Not. Miss. It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a discussion about fatherhood — which includes insight into a unique weight loss method and theories on how to turn your child into a video game master — some serious shop talk goes down when Chris Grant joins the pantheon of Tomorrow podcast guests. As editor-in-chief of the gaming publication Polygon, few people know the video game industry as well as Chris. The two men try to get to the bottom of what sets gaming apart from all other forms of pop culture, why Gamergate happened (and what it means), the future of VR, benefits of gaming tourism, and much much more. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll lose 30 pounds in 60 days or you get your money back!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There will not be a new Tomorrow episode this week. The reason? Thanksgiving. Like all Americans, including the great Donald Trump, Josh is taking time to be with his family and reflect on the many wonderful things he has been so lucky to receive in his life. Like his bow and arrow set, that small hat he wears only on Wednesdays, and a lifetime "all you can eat" card from Dairy Queen. This week off will also allow Josh time to recharge his batteries, both the ones he uses in his pacemaker, as well as the metaphorical batteries which power his soul. Or whatever is powering Josh, because he still doesn't believe in souls even after watching "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" twice in the theater. But you get the point. We'll be back with more new Tomorrow next week. In the meantime, why not take a load off and Whip The Dip™ with your whole family? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Biddle – senior writer at Gawker and all around bon vivant – is a man who knows how to attract controversy. He sits down with Josh in a bedroom of a strange and possibly haunted mansion in upstate New York to discuss the thankless work of covering the dark side of Silicon Valley startups, the increasing toxicity of the internet, the mysterious appeal of Fallout 4, and the difference between Breitbart and Stormfront (spoiler: not much). Along the way Sam and Josh find a friendship that will last a lifetime, or at least until Sam puts Josh in the spotlight for being a snake oil salesman who's too busy getting high on his own supply to see the damage he's doing to the crafting industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Notopoulos is a senior editor at Buzzfeed, co-host of Buzzfeed’s Internet Explorer podcast, and also just happens to be Josh’s sister-in-law. The pair compare notes about their parent’s quirks, examine a phenomenon called “The Topolsky wife,” discuss whether or not having sex with your clone would be a good idea, and outline the evolution of digital photography before and after social media. Also, Katie shares an underwhelming anecdote about Magnus, the producer of this podcast, who we should mention is from Sweden.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matias Duarte is one of the most important and influential designers in technology, particularly when it comes to mobile. He's also a VP at Google leading up some of the company's biggest and boldest design efforts. He joins Josh in the studio for a thorough discussion on his process, the evolution of the smartphone, how you make hard design decisions, what part he played in the recent redesign of the Google logo... and so much more. It would be enough to just hear these two go deep on the way things work (and how they look doing it), but there's even a bit of news buried in this engaging and enlightening episode. Do not miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Drummond (Deputy Editor at Bloomberg Business) and T.C. Sottek (Senior News Editor for The Verge) return to the Tomorrow studio for yet another shocking Winecast. As usual, the discussion quickly reaches a breakneck pace, covering diverse and subtly upsetting subjects such as cat towers, Star Wars, Gilmore Girls, people posing with Christmas guns on Instagram, Donald Trump's attack ads, the Canadian election, bingo, and much more. If you miss this episode, you'll never be able to put the pieces of your shattered life back together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Josh's birthday, so who better to guest Tomorrow than the person who knows him best: his wife, writer and editor Laura June? What Josh mistakenly intended to be a reverse-interview situation — with Laura asking the questions — swiftly escalates into a heated debate on matters as diverse as the Hollywood income gap, hebrew school, the future of technological innovation, and the biggest environmental threat no one wants to talk about. Experience the couple as never before and be changed forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, comedian and writer Sara Schaefer sits down with Josh to discuss her incredibly varied resumé and struggle against a patriarchal society hellbent on keeping a good woman down. Intense internet harassment, sexual tension backstage at "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," the stressful life of a "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" writer, and getting tattooed for Jesus are just a few of the topics that Josh and Sara cover. Grab a cup of whatever it is you're drinking (we won't judge), and settle in for a stark look at world you can only begin to imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's guest is Naomi Zeichner, editor-in-chief of one of the most important modern music publications: The Fader. Celebrating the impending 100th issue of her publication, Naomi sits down with Josh to discuss the changing gender dynamics in media, the evolution of music journalism, the importance of vibes management, and much more. In order to follow all the twists and turns of the discussion, consult the episode's totally off the wall playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/user/1262994479/playlist/6DPFniCZ1mci4iRZkr2omL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and internet powerhouse Anil Dash sat down for a nearly two-hour interview, covering a myriad of thrilling topics. Diversity in tech, British imperialism through the lens of The Beatles, and what "Happy Days" was really about are just a small taste of topics covered in the show. Even more shocking? This podcast was a do-over from a previously recorded episode, thanks to an emotionally damaged and ultimately corrupt file. For a sprawling look at the past, present, and future of being digital, look no further. This is Tomorrow at its finest — don't sit it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rembert Browne breaks a Tomorrow record by returning to the studio a mere week after he left. The sequel starts just where the original left off as Josh and Rembert enter into a deep discussion on the stale state of the media, the Twitter news bubble, and selling out in the internet age. You'll come for the inside look at how news is made, you'll stay for the shocking Star Wars-related reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grantland’s Rembert Browne is one of the most innovative and unpredictable writers working today. He arrives at the Tomorrow studio in the midst of a vacation to discuss his methods, why he hates scary movies (and how it relates to Josh’s aversion to sports), the shallow nature of pop culture, and far too much more to recap in this description. BONUS 1: Josh discusses a high concept future episode of Tomorrow! BONUS 2: Josh and Rembert had so much to discuss that they'll continue the conversation in another installment next week!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Labor Day around the corner, tomorrow’s Tomorrow is published today (confusing, no?). Dan Frommer is the tech editor at Quartz, helped launch Business Insider, and has used Apple products exclusively for 25 years. He sits down with Josh in the Tomorrow studio to discuss and predict this week’s upcoming Apple event in San Francisco — but the conversation also veers towards Samsung’s unfortunately named Gear S2 Classic, the jungle of digital payment options, Batman, AOL, brand logos, and a great deal more. The perfect way to get ready for a BBQ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Weisenthal dreamed of a career in musical theatre but promptly trashed his lifelong ambitions after his first rejection letter. Instead he became a new media superstar, and one of the sharpest minds covering the global financial markets. Joe sits down with Josh to discuss how studying the market will give you insight into the very heart and soul of mankind, explain the current global financial crisis, and compare notes about the exquisite art of creating an irresistible headline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Joanna Stern were co-workers, friends, and podcasting partners for years. Now covering technology and gadgets for the Wall Street Journal, Joanna reunites with her former partner in crime for a nerdy chat in the Tomorrow studio. The duo discuss the mess of multiple messaging platforms, how you should feel about Windows 10, the dog behavior of humaning, and the past, present and future of the future of tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmmaker, tech entrepreneur, and artist Casey Neistat's resume includes a show on HBO, a million YouTube subscribers, and living in a trailer park as a teenage parent. Hot off the heels of launching new video sharing app Beme, Casey sits down with Josh to discuss the origins of his creativity, how technology has changed the landscape of filmmaking, and his philosophies about self esteem and confidence. The two men also discuss the consequences of lacking an academic background. Not to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Magnus (Josh's producer, who is Swedish) out for the day, Josh and Paul Ford get free rein in the Tomorrow studio. The conversation bounces between Paul's new column on databases, to people misunderstanding the concept of free speech, on to Spotify's inefficient shuffle function, the current state of the Republican Party, and so so so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dark Knight. Krull. Pinch to zoom. Alien abductions. Mad Max. Cleaning up your inbox. Scuba equipment. Watchmen. Pok3r keyboards. And that’s just scratching the surface. Josh and Michael Shane truly let the nerd flag fly freely in this week’s episode of Tomorrow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices